- Celtic Connections is a music festival in January, several venues. The next is 14-31 Jan 2027.
- Glasgow Film Festival is probably next held on 24 Feb - 7 March 2027, tbc.
- Glasgow International Comedy Festival is in March, with the next probably on 10-28 March 2027, tbc.
- Glasgow Science Festival is 3-13 June 2027, tbc.
- Glasgow International is a festival for contemporary art held in alternate years, with the next in June 2028.
- Glasgow Jazz Festival is next on 9-13 June 2027, tbc.
- WestFest is held throughout June, with the next in June 2027.
- Glasgow Mela is an Asian festival on Kelvingrove Park. The next is probably M 21 June 2027, tbc.
- Glasgow Real Ale Festival is normally in July but deferred in 2026 to 6-8 Aug. It's at Briggait next to Clutha Vaults pub on the riverside.
- Orange Parades are held in the run-up to 12 July, anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. These are a piece of living history and used to be huge. Nowadays it's usually a series of small parades with marchers outnumbered by police, rather than one big one.
- Trnsmt is a rock music festival on Glasgow Green, with the next on 19-21 July 2026.
- Commonwealth Games are held 23 July - 2 Aug 2026. This is a pared-back event using existing facilities at Emirates Arena, Tollcross Swimming Centre, the Scottish Events Campus and Scotstoun stadium. It follows the full scale games held in Glasgow in 2014. It was to be in Victoria, Australia, but they baulked at the cost, and if Glasgow fails to show a profit that could spell the end of these games.
- Merchant City Festival is an arts and music festival. The next are 24 - 26 July and 31 July- 2 Aug 2026.
- World Pipe Band Championships are held on Glasgow Green in mid-August, with the next on 14-15 Aug 2026.
- Royal National Mòd is a festival of Celtic culture. It moves between cities and is next held in Glasgow (multiple venues) 2-17 Oct 2026.
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Plan a trip to Glasgow, United Kingdom — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, George Square, City Chambers.
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- Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
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Experiences in Glasgow
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Glasgow — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
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- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Glasgow — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Glasgow
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Private airport and city transfers for Glasgow — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
- Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
- Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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Rent a car around Glasgow for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Glasgow — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.